New Shoes

Jack got some new kicks today! From who else but his uncle Brendan! He refuses to take them off ever since we tried them on. They are a tiny bit too big, but they will be just fine. When I pulled them out of the box, I thought they looked huge, but they actually fit and don't look too huge. He's getting way too big.

Today was our 6th ECFE class and we've had zero progress with me leaving. It's so bizarre because he is not clingy at all when we get there. He runs around and plays with toys and other kids all by himself. Then there is circle time and we sing songs - Jack loves this. And then snack time - which Jack is a pro at. Then the kid's teacher usually pulls out some bubbles while the parents begin to separate. We decided today I would be one of the first parents to leave (last week I was one of the last ones and that didn't seem to do anything). So right when I gave Jack a kiss and gave him his pooh blanket, the waterworks started and there was no calming him down. I was gone for probably 5-8 minutes before I was called back in. And of course, right when I walked in the room and gave him a hug - he ran away and started playing with the toys by himself. GRRRRR. I spoke with the teachers after class and they reassured me this is normal and it's just Jack's personality, and this strong willed characteristic will actually end up being a wonderful trait for him in the future, it's just frustrating right now. umm yeah it is. I didn't pay good money to sit at playtime with my child - I want my adult interaction. So we decided that next week and maybe the week after, I will just stay in the play area and do my own thing in the corner just so Jack knows it's a safe place. Gee, I wonder where Jack gets this stubbornnes from - Tom and I aren't stubborn at all....oh wait.

Anyway - that's been our exciting day today. I've been more uncomfortable than ever, it doesn't help that I have to constantly run after Jack when we are outside. So I think our outside time is coming to an end. That's fine with me. I have my 32 week appointment on Monday morning, I'm hoping I can come to a conclusion with this doctor whether I need a c-section or if I'm getting induced and just have a plan - even if the plan is letting the baby come when it's ready. I just need to know! Everyone seems to think I'm having a girl. I feel like I've had more feelings that it's a girl than a boy - but lately I've been thinking all boy! I am still planning on doing a baby pool - hopefully I can get that together next week after my appointment. I get to start going every 2 weeks from then on too. That makes me happy. OK, enough for today - thanks again for the shoes Bren, can't wait for you to see them in person! We miss you!